CFWA provide support and services to help children with CF attending school and day care.
CF Student Action Plan
Our Education Coordinator can work with parents to put together a tailored CF Student Action Plan which details the individual needs of your child while at school/day care. The plan covers infection control, respiratory, nutrition and digestion, dehydration, medication, exercise and other as required.
To develop a CF Student Action Plan, contact our Education Coordinator on education@cfwa.org.au.
School Management Plan
The School Management Plan is designed as a general guide in the management of students with CF at school. It has been developed in line with best practice guidelines and should be incorporated in the development of school policy and procedure. This, along with a tailored CF Student Action Plan can be provided to your child’s school/day care.
To develop a School Management Plan, contact our Education Coordinator on education@cfwa.org.au.
School & Day Care Education
The CFSmart education program is an online tool with a range of educational resources about CF for teachers and educators. The resources include free e-Learning modules and downloadable resources to support children with CF in the school or early childhood environment.
e-Learning For Educators
If you would like your child’s teachers or educators to understand more about CF, our online learning modules are a perfect place to start. They cover a range of topics related to CF, including practical advice for supporting your child with CF in the classroom/day care.
Our modules are designed to:
- Enable children with CF to integrate within the normal schooling/day care environment and achieve educational milestones.
- Provide information about CF to teachers, educators and other staff.
- Educate classmates to promote CF awareness and understanding.
Resources for Educators
The CFSmart website hosts a range of teacher resources including:
- CF related factsheets for early learning through to high school students
- Short videos
- Class worksheets
- A Day in the Life info graphic
- Early Learning Classroom Resource Pack
School Education
For further support educating the school or classmates, please get in touch and we can organise an individualised education session. Schools in WA with a child with CF can receive a free copy of our My ABCF at School book and Resource pack. Contact our Education Coordinator on education@cfwa.org.au
Parent Resources
External Education Support
Ronald McDonald Learning Program
The Ronald McDonald Learning Program assists school-aged children with serious illnesses and injuries to catch up on missed education following treatment and recovery. Providing a suite of educational support services, including therapy sessions and one-on-one tutorials with experienced teachers, the RMLP is tailored to students’ individual needs.
Each program is tailored depending upon the child’s needs, location and family situation. Most children will receive up to four school terms of one-on-one tuition with a qualified and registered teacher, along with speech and/or occupational therapy if required. All services are free.
RMHC Charlie Bell Scholarship program
To help students get back on their career path and towards the future they dream of the Charlie Bell Scholarship awards one-off grants of up to $5,000 to young people aged 15 to 20 years, to assist towards their tertiary education. The money may be used towards university fees, apprenticeship tools, books or supplies.
School of Special Education Needs
The School of Special Education Needs (SSEN) provides educational support for primary and secondary students who are in hospital due to medical or mental health preventing them from successfully participating in their enrolled school programs. Staff work within inter-disciplinary teams to support the educational needs of long-term patients, including those with chronic health conditions.
Variety Heart Scholarships
The Variety Heart Scholarships support the continued development of talented or gifted WA kids, aged 6 to 17 who live with either disability, disadvantage, or a long term health condition, and are striving to achieve excellence in fields of the arts, sport, or academics. The scholarship provides practical support in funding tuition, equipment, competition fees and more, allowing kids to follow their dreams.